Matala, Angola

Matala is a town and a municipality in the province of Huíla, Angola.^[3] The municipality had a population of 262,763 in 2014.^[1]

Matala
Municipality and town
Matala Location in Angola
Coordinates: 14°44′S 15°02′E
Country	Angola
Province	Huíla
Population  (2014)[1]
• Municipality and town	262,763
• Urban [2]	78,000
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
Climate	Cwa

Matala is situated along the Kunene River at an elevation of approximately 1300 metres above sea level; the Matala Weir is positioned at this point along the river.^[4]

Transport

It lies on the southern line of Angolan Railways.

See also

• Railway stations in Angola